Focus on Faith

A look at the impact of religion around the world.

World Service,420 episodes

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Turkey's Islamist Party in Jeopardy
Why Turkey's only Islamist party may be consigned to history
25 Mar 1999,28 mins
Radical Rabbi Guilty of Bribery
Rabbi Aryeh Deri found guilty of bribery and corruption in Israel
18 Mar 1999,28 mins
Maluku Island Massacre
One hundred and fifty die as Christians and Muslims clash on Indonesian Maluku Islands
04 Mar 1999,28 mins
Shia Cleric Assassinated in Iraq
Shia Muslim cleric assassinated in southern Iraq - but who's responsible?
25 Feb 1999,28 mins
Buddhism in Tibet
A special report on the state of Tibetan Buddhism
25 Feb 1999,28 mins
Ultra-Orthodox Jews Fight Supreme Court
Tension in Israel as 200,000 Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest over Supreme Court rulings
18 Feb 1999,28 mins
Jordan's King Hussein Dies
Sikhism; cloning; spiritual exercises; death of King Hussein of Jordan.
11 Feb 1999,28 mins
Iranian Revolution 20 Years On
Remembering the Iranian revolution 20 years on
04 Feb 1999,28 mins
Hindu Militancy in India
Australian missionary and two sons killed by Hindu extremists in India
28 Jan 1999,28 mins
Religious Vigilante Groups in South Africa
Muslim vigilante groups gather in Cape Town for funeral of a fellow activist
14 Jan 1999,28 mins
Hindu Violence in India
Indian Christians targeted by Hindu revivalist violence
07 Jan 1999,27 mins
Nelson Mandela Addresses World Council of Churches
Nelson Mandela speaks at the World Council of Churches Assembly in South Africa
16 Dec 1998,27 mins
Celebrating the End of the World
Belief in the imminent end of the world as the Millennium approaches.
04 Dec 1998,27 mins
South Korean Buddhism Feud
Tension in Korean Buddhism; American exhibition of Voodoo art; Brazilian singing priest.
03 Dec 1998,28 mins
Anti-Christian riots in Indonesia
At least 13 people killed in Indonesia as Muslim mobs take to the street
26 Nov 1998,28 mins
Christmas Special
A special edition of Focus on Faith with the Archbishop of Canterbury
22 Nov 1998,27 mins
Pakistan, Politics and Sharia Law
Pakistan Human Rights Commission opposes the adoption Sharia law
19 Nov 1998,28 mins
Bridging the Gap Between Muslim and Jewish Students
The organisation building bridges between Jewish and Muslim students in UK universities
29 Oct 1998,27 mins
Iran's Future in the Balance
Iran at political crossroads ahead of upcoming elections
22 Oct 1998,27 mins
Twenty Years of Pope John Paul II
The Pope celebrates two decades as the head of the Roman Catholic church
15 Oct 1998,27 mins
Tony Blair Raises Human Rights Issues in China
Tony Blair raises issues of human rights and religious freedom with China
08 Oct 1998,27 mins
Iran Distanced from Salmon Rushdie Fatwa
Iran distances itself from the fatwa on British author Salmon Rushdie
01 Oct 1998,27 mins
Sex, Lies and Morality
Is President Clinton fit to rule the US?
29 Sep 1998,27 mins
Religious Dress Banned in Turkey
Ban on religious dress at Istanbul university causes uproar
24 Sep 1998,27 mins
Islamic Aid Banned in Kenya
Muslim leaders protest over ban of six Islamic aid agencies in Kenya
15 Sep 1998,27 mins
Baptist Calls for Clinton Resignation
Head of Southern Baptist Convention calls for President Clinton to resign
11 Sep 1998,27 mins
Sharia Law for Pakistan?
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's bid to bring Sharia law to Pakistan
03 Sep 1998,28 mins
Gerry Adams: Life After the Ceasefire
One year on from the IRA ceasefire this programme looks at the hopes and fears of Northern Ireland's church leaders, it's peacemakers and victims of over 25 years of violence. With Gerry Adams interview.
31 Aug 1998,28 mins
Western Islamophobia
British newspapers stir up religious hatred amid claims of Islamophobia
27 Aug 1998,27 mins
Iran Denounces Taliban
Iran spiritual leader denounces Taliban rule in Afghanistan
19 Aug 1998,27 mins